Tanking Wet Room Concrete Floor

How to tutorial with a step by step guide to installing a level wetroom base on a concrete floor using our own brand wet room kits comprising wetbase floor f.

Tanking wet room concrete floor.

Tanking wetroom floors the floor of the wetroom is going to bear the brunt of the water carrying duties and so it needs to be sound and secure because excessive movement and flexing could cause the tanking to split. It is important to start with a clean surface so remove any dust oil or debris as this can affect adhesion of the tanking membrane. Solid floors are ideal but boarded floors are acceptable providing they are properly prepared. Tanking is essential in a wet room.

This includes the floor and walls up to the ceiling. The two main approaches for tanking a wet room are using a self adhesive bitumen based waterproof membrane or applying a paint on liquid wall membrane. Once your area is clean prime all areas with a waterproof primer. For concrete floors a simple 1mm thick membrane is sufficient for preventing leaks and our riw screedsafe is a self adhesive product that is quick and easy to apply.

Tanking is a vital part of installing a wetroom. The types of wet room tanking systems required for your wet room will depend on the flooring it is being installed on. Cement based add your water to the tanking powder click to view details or buy ultra tanking slurry powder.